CCM Bicycle Review

CCM is a Canadian company that manufactures bicycles. Canada Cycle and Motor Co. Ltd., as they were formally known, became the lead bike manufacturer in the late 1880s and early 1900s. They were the lead manufacturer of bicycles used for war during World War II.

In 1983, the company declared bankruptcy and its assets were sold to Procycle Group Inc and they renamed the company "CCM cycle." As of January 2011, the Procycle webpage does not list CCM as a division. Canadian Tire stores continue to sell CCM bicycles.

These bikes feature a steel frame, front suspension, 21 speeds, a falcon rear derailleur, and front and rear linear pull brake. The men's and women's bikes have 26-inch tires on a 20-inch frame. The youth bikes have 24-inch tires on a 16-inch frame.

These bikes require assembly There is a lifetime frame warranty. As of 2011, these bikes are for sale on the Canadian Tire website for $149.99 for men's, youth's and women's styles .

Full suspension bikes for men, women and youth are sold for $399.99. These bikes have lightweight aluminum frames, 21 speeds, front and rear suspension, micro-shift tap shifters, front disc brake and rear linear pull brake, and Shimano rear derailleur.

The adult size has 26-inch tires on a 19-inch frame, while the youth size have 24-inch tires on a 15-inch frame. The bike comes with a five-year frame warranty and a one-year warranty on parts. These bikes require assembly and are for sale on the Canadian Tire website.

CCM has a hybrid bike called the "Avenue" and it comes in men and women's styles, sold for $199.99 on the Canadian Tire website. Both styles feature a steel hybrid frame, front and rear linear pull brakes, front suspension, 18 speeds, a Falcon rear derailleur, grip shifters and an 18-inch frame. The bike requires assembly and comes with a lifetime frame warranty and one-year warranty on parts.

Canadian Tire sells the CCM Nevada Comfort Bike in men's and women's styles for $199.99. The bike has an aluminum comfort frame and front suspension, along with 21 speeds and Shimano grip shifters.

It features front and rear linear brakes and a Shimano rear derailleur. Men's and women's come with 26-inch tires on a 20-inch frame. This bike style requires assembly and comes with a five-year frame warranty and a one-year warranty on parts.

Canadian Tire features a road bike for $349.99. It has an aluminum frame, rear Shimano derailleur and 21 speeds. It uses front and rear alloy calliper brakes, Shimano grip shifters, and 700C tires on a 22-inch frame. The bike requires assembly and comes with a five-year frame warranty and a one-year warranty on parts.

CCM Arrow Youth Bikes have a steel frame and front suspension. It uses a rear calliper brake. It requires assembly and comes with a lifetime warranty on the frame as well as a one-year warranty on parts. As of January 2011, Canadian Tire sells a 16-inch youth bike for boys for $99.99.